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rights or impose obligations. Although every reasonable effort has been made to assure
the accuracy of the information within these pages, the ultimate responsibility for the
correct submission of claims and response to any remittance advice lies with the
provider of services.
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Program, but is not a legal document. The official Medicare Program provisions are
contained in the relevant laws, regulations, and rulings. Medicare policy changes
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for your reference.
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